[Elecraft] Change Frequency

2021-04-16 Thread Mel Feeley via Elecraft
I have been trying to reset my mail to a once a day but there is apparent no easy way to do that. Even though there is an option listed.  Sent from Yahoo Mail  __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Slightly Unbalanced dipole?

2019-01-13 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
center and you can find 75 ohms.  Of course you will have to address the 75 ohm, but the match will be 1:1. Mel, K6KBE From: Ray Albers To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 1:58 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Slightly Unbalanced dipole? A friend once told me, "A

Re: [Elecraft] Happy New Year from Germany

2018-12-31 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Well, we are all getting older and hopefully wiser, hi.  Got mine in 1957. ALWAYS the best effort I ever did, except the XYL of course...  Cheers, from the west coast. Mel, K6KBE From: Doug Turnbull To: 'Bob DeHaney' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, December 31, 2018 3:59 PM

Re: [Elecraft] wire for random wire antenna using kx3

2018-12-18 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
If I remember right, the first rule in designing a BC antenna, when dirt was new, was PATTERN coverage.  Once that was achieved they fixed everything else. Resonance??? No one cared. Mel, K6KBE From: Fred Jensen To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:56

Re: [Elecraft] Avoiding costly lightning damage to your radios gear

2018-10-30 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
for a while.  Forgot to say the spark plugs have 5 w 1 Meg resistor across them to ground. Mel, K6KBE From: Fred Jensen To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 12:58 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Avoiding costly lightning damage to your radios gear Does my

Re: [Elecraft] Craziest / most rewarding QSOs

2018-09-14 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
st real DX for the new ham. Mel, K6KBE From: Bob Nielsen - N7XY To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, September 14, 2018 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Craziest / most rewarding QSOs The most rewarding QSO I DIDN'T have: A few sunspot cycles ago I tuned around 10 meters from m

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL book on receiving antennas

2018-09-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
You said it Jim, but in to many words, It is installation specific, period. Mel, K6KBE From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, September 9, 2018 1:03 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ARRL book on receiving antennas On 9/9/2018 12:39 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL book on receiving antennas

2018-09-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
VERY CAREFULLY on an antenna range for that purpose.  You can model it and get an idea of what it should be, but it is installation specific.   Mel, K6KBE From: Bob McGraw K4TAX To: Mel Farrer Cc: "don_roberts2...@yahoo.com" ; "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL book on receiving antennas

2018-09-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
g antenna.  The crazy thing is the good receiving antenna, when things get tough, are not the most efficient on transmit.  Does that make sense?  I hope so. Mel, K6KBE From: Don Roberts via Elecraft To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:27 PM Subj

Re: [Elecraft] internet speed for remote K3S

2018-09-01 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Agreed, My Hughes net satellite service was a bust for it Mel, K6KBE From: David F. Reed To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, September 1, 2018 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] internet speed for remote K3S My experience is exactly that; look

Re: [Elecraft] Filter Recommendations

2018-08-28 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
floor do not open the gate. Mel, K6KBE From: Wes Stewart To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 1:15 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filter Recommendations I've been at this for 60 years now and the only time I've ever heard signals "pop out of the noise"

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SWR - Numerical Indication

2018-07-27 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Dick,  While Bob is correct, the bottom line is not SWR but the R and j numbers.  There are numerous values that will give you a 1.1:1, but only 50+j0 will be the true match of 1.0:1.  So,unless you do not have the equipment to measure the polar values, be thankful you have 1.1:1.   Mel, K6KBE

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 thermal clicks

2018-07-19 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
differential.  Not good.. Mel, K6KBE  From: Martin Sole To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 8:45 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 thermal clicks I'm of the same mind, though a KPA1500 is more my preference to replace one of the aging tube monsters here

Re: [Elecraft] A/C "Soft Start" ...

2018-07-18 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
kicks in.  Mine has been in service for over 25 years, and keeps on ticking..  No soft starts, staging or such anywhere.   Mel, K6KBE From: "wb4...@knology.net" To: AB4IQ ; "'Joe Subich, W4TV'" ; 'Elecraft' Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 2:52 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Remote with Satellite

2018-07-07 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Most of the Remote SDR sites use the satellite and the delay is excessive when trying to listen to yourself.   Mel, K6KBE From: Mitch Wolfson DJ0QN / K7DX To: John Perlick ; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Saturday, July 7, 2018 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Fan Noise - Not An Issue

2018-06-04 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Oh, I was just reminded of an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  I think that ratio is 16 to 1. Only issue is look carefully at the application and plan accordingly or spend a lot of time and money trying to fix it. Mel, K6KBE From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Fan Noise - Not An Issue

2018-06-04 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
While I appreciate all of the sound proofing suggestions, the old rule keeps coming back.: " Stop the source as much possible FIRST."  I hate patches.. Mel, K6KBE From: Bob McGraw K4TAX To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 2:20 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Fan Noise - measured (sort of)

2018-06-04 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Bob please give us the model number of your acoustic level meter, Thanks. Mel, K6KBE From: "Stefan von Baltz, DL1IAO" To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Monday, June 4, 2018 1:44 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Fan Noise - measured (sort of)

Re: [Elecraft] Intermod filter for the KX3

2018-06-03 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
.  Yu. Mel, K6KBE with KX3 is all applications From: Wayne Burdick To: Mike Parkes Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, June 3, 2018 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Intermod filter for the KX3 Mike, What you’re describing sounds like noise that is in-band and would

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Fan Noise - measured (sort of)

2018-06-02 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Thanks Chris, I do not think I will buy the current configuration of the KPA-1500 fans.  I was seriously doing so..  I would still like to know the model number of the fans.  Mel, K6KBE From: "Chris Codella, W2PA" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 2,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Fan Noise

2018-06-02 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
.  Efficient vane design for lower RPM operation and still produce the required CFM.  So what is the dBa of the 1500 at 0-5 levels?  My ears like to hear <25 dBa noise.  The noise in the Utube video WAS way above that.  NOT good. Mel, K6KBE From: "Dauer, Edward"

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 6M proceedure

2018-06-02 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
There are several "watering holes"  on 6M.  50.140, 50.250, etc.  Mainly local groups, but it does let you know when the band is active.  Of course the FM channels are a good source also.  I have been on 6M since 1956.  Ahhh those were the days.      Mel, K6KBE From: Rose To

Re: [Elecraft] LCD issue

2018-05-31 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Carl, That looks like RFI into the CPU. Mel, K6KBE From: Carl Yaffey To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2018 11:20 AM Subject: [Elecraft] LCD issue Again, running 1000w on 6m and lcd goes haywire occasionally. See  http://www.carl-yaffey.com/lcd.html <h

Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd

2018-05-31 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Question, did the pattern on the LCD "move with modulation"? RFI, bad grounding?? Mel, K6KBE  From: Carl Yaffey To: K9MA Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2018 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd OK. I’m not alone! Hi hi > On May 31, 2

Re: [Elecraft] Resistor and capacitor installation techniques: trim before or after soldering?

2018-03-25 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
I do also carefully reflow..  Don't what any popping loose.  Usually with a finger on the part.  Wrist strap on of course. Mel, K6KBE From: Bill Johnson <k9...@live.com> To: Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Sunday, March 25,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 TX Sample

2018-03-23 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
hint of distortion.  Lots of info on its use.   Mel, K6KBE From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> To: David Box <do...@suddenlink.net>; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 TX Sample Dave, Since that "coup

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2018-02-25 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Frankly, just get a neighbor.  I used one to get my 750 lb Bauer 707 broadcast transmitter into my basement with a handtruck Mel, K6KBE From: RIchard Williams via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Sunday, February

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] BNC connector oddity on KX3

2018-02-19 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
, some of the imports are not that good.  When I find them now I replace them. Mel, K6KBE From: "'Dale Parfitt' pari...@frontier.com [KX3]" <kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> To: "'Chris Cox, N0UK'" <ygsoftroc...@chris.org>; 'rich hurd WC3T' <r...@wc3t.us&g

Re: [Elecraft] Re who would spend 30 hours building a k2?

2018-01-30 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
and LOTS of FUN. Mel, K6KBE From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> To: 'W4EDN' <w4...@bellsouth.net>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 3:05 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re who would spend 30 hours building a k2? If you are interested in building as well

Re: [Elecraft] PTT switch for K3

2018-01-07 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
I have tried hand switches and always found the need to use that hand also,  Darn.  So I built up a simple foot switch with a "hinge"  Yes a door hinge and put a micro switch on the bottom with a simple flexible cable about 10' long to the radio.  KISS and not bulky. Mel K6KBE

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

2017-12-01 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
The FG-01 is  good IF the unit has the improved 2nd harmonic suppression.  Some of the earlier ones only had -6 dB down 2nd.  I have two and the first one went back twice to fix it. Mel, K6KBE From: Doug Person <d...@k0dxv.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, Dece

Re: [Elecraft] Minicircuits splitter for diversity?

2017-11-06 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
design do. Mel, K6KBE From: Alan Bloom <n...@sonic.net> To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, November 6, 2017 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Minicircuits splitter for diversity? And don't forget that the isolation spec assumes a perfectd

Re: [Elecraft] PA Transistors Maintenance in K2

2017-10-28 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
connection, but that is in industrial application.  Small RF devices only need the initial torque to be correct. Mel, K6KBE From: Cameron Francey <cameronfranceyut...@hotmail.com> To: "Dauer, Edward" <eda...@law.du.edu>; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" &

Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions for Introducing a 10-year-old to Amateur Radio and Electronics

2017-10-17 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
receiver, a cold water ground and a wire somewhere in the trees, and WE HAD AUDIO.  We could hear the AM stations quite well.  Then came the Regen receiver out of 1940's Popular Mechanic article.  We had CW.. Thats all it took for this ten year old in 1948.I was hooked.. Mel

Re: [Elecraft] SOTA Acceptance

2017-10-17 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Check  out B crappie poles also. They have a great 20' Black Widow that I have and it works fine as either a vertical or support for a end fed. Mel, K6KBE From: Gary Hawkins <g...@hawkins-zhu.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 12:12 PM Subje

Re: [Elecraft] Mobile from 117 VAC

2017-10-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Back in the late 1960's, I ran a SBE 33 and a HW12 compact kilowatt in a Ford Econcom PU, with a Texas bug catcher antenna and NE2s around the Top Hat.  HP pulled me over and said I could not do that, causing drivers to swerve all over the place behind me.. FUN. Mel, K6KBE From

Re: [Elecraft] Going Mobile?

2017-10-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Yes, the water cooled antenna amplifier was a Dalmo Motor inverter and Jennings 2w300b tetrode amplifier I had one.  I still have the amp and manuals. Mel, K6KBE From: Bob Nielsen <n...@n7xy.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, October 9, 2017 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [El

Re: [Elecraft] 630 meter band open for use

2017-09-15 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Interesting in reading the FCC notice, ALL modes are allowed!!!  So some enterprising company should make a transverter for us???  It is only allowing 5W EIRP, a signal generator and do +20 dBm, Hummm. Mel, K6KBE From: Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com> To: el

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator - Update

2017-09-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Yes, Mine is a manual transfer at the mains, I have a night lite on the commercial side to tell me their power is back on. Mel, K6KBE From: Richard Fjeld <rpfj...@outlook.com> To: "Charlie T, K3ICH" <pin...@erols.com>; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" &

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator

2017-09-07 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
et it back working.  Hum.  My OLDER Generac is 35 years old and running with exception to replace a simple battery alternator, fan belts and thermal switches that did not fix. Mel, K6KBE From: Mark Bayern <m...@mlb.net> To: Mel Farrer <farrerfo...@yahoo.com> Cc: Doug Hen

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator

2017-09-07 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
r fuel/RPM to load. Less load less fuel used.  OH well.   Mel, K6KBE From: Doug Hensley <w...@hotmail.com> To: Elecraft List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2017 1:18 PM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator If you want to respond to this, pl

Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

2017-09-05 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
in a brown out.  Of course that only does good when I am home. Mel, K6KBE From: "Charlie T, K3ICH" <pin...@erols.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on I've bought some li

Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

2017-09-04 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Funny you posted this. I monitor BOTH sides of the 110/220 VAC service and have alarms set to trigger either line >125 or >250 VAC. Being in the country THINGS happen. Always expect the unusual. Mel, K6KBE From: David Robertson <kd1na...@gmail.com> To: Elecraft <elecraft@

Re: [Elecraft] Portable Power for digital and Phone operation

2017-09-01 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
wer load during the day and quite a while on the battery alone. Mel, K6KBE From: Michael Chowning <mike.chown...@mgccc.org> To: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Friday, September 1, 2017 10:54 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Portable Power for digital and Phone oper

Re: [Elecraft] Is it my KX3/antenna or is it lousy band condx?

2017-08-31 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
I prefer to use the end fed wire in an inverted "L" configuration with the vertical leg running down a FG pole to the radio. Mel, K6KBE From: Barthold Lichtenbelt via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> To: 'Walter Underwood' <wun...@wunderwood.org>; 'Reflecto

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Using K3 for relative noise survey

2017-08-01 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Rick,  While it is not easy, you should put in the agenda checking it day and night.   I found very different noise profiles that way Mel, K6KBE From: Rick Miller - N1RM <n...@arrl.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 3:54 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] Wire size for the ground on the KX2

2017-06-15 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
The speaker wire I use is the insulated flat stuff ~16 AWG equivalent.  Rolls up into a nice small ball.  I put a alligator clip on one end and a ring terminal for the KX3. Mel, K6KBE From: Michael Walker <va...@portcredit.net> To: donw...@embarqmail.com Cc: "Elecraft@mail

Re: [Elecraft] BL2 -- Antenna Balun Usage

2017-05-23 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
BTW, don't look at the BL2 to help with any CMI, it doesn't do a very good job. Mel, K6KBE From: Clay Autery <caut...@montac.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] BL2 -- Antenna Balun Usage You missed my point...  I'm gon

Re: [Elecraft] Setting Up Travel Kit

2017-05-08 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Hi Kev, Only thing to add that I can think of is a 27+ watt solar panel.  More hand tools are nice. Mel, K6KBE From: Kevin - K4VD <ke...@k4vd.net> To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 5:37 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Setting U

Re: [Elecraft] USPS, UPS, FedEx and related woes

2017-04-27 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
, 25% get lost, delayed or returned to shipper.  Mel, K6KBE From: "Dauer, Edward" <eda...@law.du.edu> To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 8:38 AM Subject: [Elecraft] USPS, UPS, FedEx and related woes

Re: [Elecraft] K3S SSB TX monitor - feature request

2017-04-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
en he said, " I think I am talking to myself".   He recorded it and we all laughed at one on the early West Coast VHF conferences.  Those were the days my friends. Mel, K6KBE From: Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net> To: Mel Farrer <farrerfo...@yahoo.com>

Re: [Elecraft] K3S SSB TX monitor - feature request

2017-04-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
You think that delay is something try EME.  At least there you have a decent delay to get use to.  Mel, K6KBE From: Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Sunday, April 9, 2017 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S SS

Re: [Elecraft] K3 slightly off frequency

2017-04-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Good question Don,  Check out on this.  If the sending station is tuned in to a zero beat that is I match my K3 frequency to his, then turn on the RIT to get a pitch I like. Doesn't that make my Tx signal the same as his? Mel, K6KBE From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> T

Re: [Elecraft] K3 slightly off frequency

2017-04-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
I dial in the frequency, zerobeat, I want and use the pitch or RIT to get the "sound" I want. Mel, K6KBE From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> To: r...@aol.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 9, 2017 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 slightly off fr

Re: [Elecraft] Amp Thoughts: 1000 watts or 1500 watts?

2017-03-30 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Frankly going to the higher power is really a engineering what if and looking at the new higher power devices rather than doubling up the 500.  IMHO Mel, K6KBE From: "j...@kk9a.com" <j...@kk9a.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 12:13 PM Su

Re: [Elecraft] New Amplifier Capabilities

2017-03-30 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Besides, I would really like to replace my DX-2SP.  I can't lift it!! Mel, K6KBE From: charlie carroll <k...@k1xx.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:33 AM Subject: [Elecraft] New Amplifier Capabilities Eric/Wayne: Quite a few folk

Re: [Elecraft] K3S ELF 10KHz

2017-03-23 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Doug, Didn't the Navy use those frequencies to communicate with the submarines?  I remember something about 30 KHz and an Atlantic Island and something Washington with a setup??? Long in the tooth ham! Mel K6KBE From: Doug Smith <d...@w7kf.com> To: Elecraft Reflector <

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Behavior with Brick Amplifier

2017-03-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
going on.. Mel, K6KBE From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 1:49 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Behavior with Brick Amplifier On Thu,3/9/2017 1:11 PM, Richard Lawn wrote: > Or am I missing something? I'm

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2/10 Build and a lesson learned.

2017-02-25 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
.  Now where did I put my keys,,, Mel, K6KBE From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> To: 'Cameron Francey' <cameronfranceyut...@hotmail.com>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2017 3:41 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2/10 Build and a lesson learn

Re: [Elecraft] Boost power supplies for RF amps

2017-02-20 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
I have long wondered why some manufacture did not think of it.  That is a amp with built in 12 VDC boost PS.  With all of the new switching tech, it should be a KISS solution and make the amp SOUND GREAT all of the time Just my opinion hi. Mel, K6KBE From: Bill Frantz <

Re: [Elecraft] ECOM scare -- FW: Soldering lesson

2017-02-18 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
AT had a school in Oakland training people how to maintain office 48 VDC battery banks.  They had a display of the top of one of the BIG office batteries with a 12" spanner some idiot used to tighten the terminals.  The middle of the spanner was gone.  Point well made. Mel, K6KBE

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) CW Resonant Speaker

2017-02-17 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Try Pipe organ design.  Gives  you the input to cut the tube to any audio frequency. Mel, K6KBE  From: P.J.Hicks <hickspj...@comcast.net> To: ELECRAFT <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 10:56 AM Subject: [Elecraft] (OT) CW Resonant Speaker Has

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) CW Resonant Speaker

2017-02-17 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Try this site. Homemade Pipe Organ | | | Homemade Pipe Organ The story of how I designed and built an all wood pipe organ for my house. | | | Mel, K6KBE From: P.J.Hicks <hickspj...@comcast.net> To: ELECRAFT <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Friday, Febru

Re: [Elecraft] EFHW

2017-02-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Do yourself a favor sometime and measure the 2:1 SWR bandwidth and use the tutorial to calculate how much loss you really have.  Just for grins.  It gives you a bench mark. Mel, K6KBE From: Doug Person <d...@k0dxv.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, Febr

Re: [Elecraft] EFHW clarification

2017-02-08 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
I would suggest, a good coax choke also.  Cheap easy and good insurance.  The real problem of the 9:1 un un is that IF the transformer is not balanced, there will be CMC to deal with.  Mel, K6KBE From: Dan Presley <n7...@arrl.net> To: K2 <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sen

Re: [Elecraft] Solar power?

2017-02-06 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Yes, Igor that is when you bring out the hampster, a tread mill and a 6  pack of brew. Mel, K6KBE From: Igor Sokolov <ua9...@gmail.com> To: Mel Farrer <farrerfo...@yahoo.com>; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Monday, February

Re: [Elecraft] Solar power?

2017-02-06 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
I use a Mercury 27 W foldable from Instapark.com with a 9.9 AH Life04 and runs the KX3 all day and most of the night plus it has a USB port to charge the laptop. Mel, K6KBE From: Igor Sokolov <ua9...@gmail.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 6, 2017 12

Re: [Elecraft] power issues

2017-02-04 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
ector of the K3 and only see a .1-.2 volt drop from resting to key down.  So YES make all leads HEAVY and short. Mel, K6KBE From: George Thornton <gthorn...@thorntonmostullaw.com> To: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz>; 'Bob Jonas' <wx2i@gmail.com>; "elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] Powered Speaker for KX1

2017-01-25 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
While no longer available, the X-Mini UNO self-powered speaker is Lion powered and good for up to 18 hours of use.  It has lasted a whole weekend with the KX3 and charged from my solar panel via USB port when not in use.  Oh well, Mel, K6KBE From: Ken G Kopp <kengk...@gmail.com>

Re: [Elecraft] Audio Output Impedance of the KX3

2017-01-23 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
impedance issues. Mel, K6KBE From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> To: w7aqk <w7...@cox.net>; Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 1:35 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Audio Output Impedance of the KX3 David, Let me try to r

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

2017-01-01 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Terry what is the size of your roof line perimeter? Mel, K6KBE From: Terry Brown <n...@comcast.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 1:55 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question I am moving from my curre

Re: [Elecraft] I need More RX Volume on my K3, has anyone run an external audio amp?

2016-12-31 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Yes, I have an old SS 15 watt HIFI amp I use to feed a small HIFI speaker under the desk.  Works great and I can fill the room with CLEAN audio. Mel, K6KBE From: Harry Yingst via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Se

Re: [Elecraft] Small QRP antenna

2016-12-29 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
. Then for the upper bands, tie the twin lead together and feed it against your counterpoise.  The twin lead does not have to be completely vertical either.  Mel, K6KBE From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> To: Richard Fjeld <rpfj...@outlook.com>; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

2016-12-27 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
One thing I might also add in.  I use the Film TO-220 style non-inductive resistors with a heat sink in the 200 ohm 1% configuration to test 4:1 baluns at 100 watt level to confirm non saturation on the small QRP baluns I make. Mel, K6KBE From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> To:

Re: [Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

2016-12-27 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Or these, they are good to VHF range.  non inductive resistor Passive Components | Mouser But if you want something that is good to microwave, then use 4 each 200 ohms 1206 chip resistors around a panel mount female BNC connector.  Works slick. Mel, K6KBE

Re: [Elecraft] Sync AM and checking VFO accuracy using WWV

2016-12-18 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
.  Mel, K6KBE From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> To: 'Brendon Whateley' <bren...@whateley.com> Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector Reflector' <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sync AM and checking VFO accuracy using W

Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams

2016-12-13 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
eat fun. BTW., if you go to UTube California Hammin' you can see my mobile set  up, Cheers, Mel, K6KBE From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 2:46 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams On Tue,12/13/2

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Question

2016-10-10 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
I don't know the suggested turning radius of LMR400.  In my system I use about 6 foot jumper of RG213 to do the section around the rotating section.  I use a KLM 8 el and the total length is longer. Mel, K6KBE From: John Stengrevics <jstengrev...@comcast.net> To: hsherr...@reag

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

2016-10-06 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
.  All of the options can be added later, as they have said, it is just a matter of priority. I built the KX3 basic and added the ATU, VHF option and others later and it was a TRIP on first turn on to see I could do it  Good Luck on your purchase you will not regret it. Mel, K6KBE

Re: [Elecraft] Mag loop bender

2016-10-04 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
results.  The pulley for the bend radius you need should to be progressive from large to final. For me it took three sizes to get to the final radius without kinks.  Works with aluminum and copper.  Does not work on conduit. Mel, K6KBE From: P.J.Hicks <hickspj...@comcast.

Re: [Elecraft] how to optimize end-fed?

2016-09-29 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
of the impedance available from HIZ to ZERO.  This is the beauty of the parallel tuned circuit over a auto transformer.  Oh well at least I remember it. Mel, K6KBE From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2016 1

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 temporary high SWR on PTT with external Amplifier

2016-09-29 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Yes, the switching time in the amplifier is too slow,  hence you need to consider sequencing the amp keying so that it keys first then the KX3.  Sounds like the amp has a relay vs solid state switching.  Mel, K6KBE From: EA2BD via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> To: el

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio quality

2016-09-16 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
settings for each person, news or music Thanks.  Mel, K6KBE From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, September 16, 2016 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio quality EQ settings here: SSB: -16, -16, -6, 0, 0, +3,  +

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator" Message-ID:

2016-09-05 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
OK, for us old farts, we operated mobile on 3995 KHz, the HIGH END, as we called it..hi. Mel, K6KBE From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 5, 2016 3:38 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator" Messag

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested antennas for the KX-2 for portable ops

2016-08-12 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Just on the scene, Look up: Aerial 51. Mel, K6KBE From: Jack Colson <jcols...@tampabay.rr.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 1:58 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Suggested antennas for the KX-2 for portable ops I am sure that there are many ideas as t

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] NEC wire size requirements (was: Zip Wire Misrepresentation?)

2016-08-11 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Also, the number of wires by size in conduit should help the cost equation also.   3 ea #6 conductor requires 1" conduit, while 3 ea, #12 can be put in 1/2" conduit. Mel, K6KBE From: Lewis Phelps <l...@n6lew.us> To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft@mail

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators

2016-08-10 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
 Or a FARAD cap   Mel, K6KBE From: Bob N3MNT <b...@hogbytes.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators I recommend adding a 12V Battery to the system to provide a buffer.  This will be o

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover

2016-08-09 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
I found that putting the clear shipping tape on the display before going into the rough will save the display.  Mel, K6KBE From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> To: 'Nick Kennedy' <nick-wa5...@suddenlink.net>; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 1:46

Re: [Elecraft] Common mode chokes

2016-08-07 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Check Jim's tutorial on RFI.  You will need some clip on #31 cable ferrites, I think. Mel, K6KBE From: Cortland Richmond <k...@earthlink.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2016 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Common mode chokes I had a similar p

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

2016-07-31 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
CALL, MOVE OFF... Mel, K6KBE From: Rose <elecraftcov...@gmail.com> To: Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 11:57 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile Anyone I hear making QSO's on the calling frequency goes on my &quo

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

2016-07-29 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
If anyone needs information on the older KLM/Mirage amplifiers, I have some of the original documentation when I was at KLM/Mirage in the '70/'80 time period. Would be glad to share. Mel, K6KBEOne of the founders of KLM Electronics From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

2016-07-29 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
All of the Mirage amplifiers called linear were just that.  Only special order FM repeater amplifiers could be Class C. Mel, K6KBE From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 10:31 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amp

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

2016-07-28 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
for rated output.  Good luck. Mel, K6KBE One of the founders of KLM Electronics From: Clay Autery <caut...@montac.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier I need one of those...  Adding 2m as soo

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Cycle

2016-07-22 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
I have tried to find the NOVA series on Direct TV without success.  Anyone know what channel it will be on? Mel, K6KBE From: Grant Youngman <ghyoung...@gmail.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Solar Cycle Or even DX

Re: [Elecraft] Sloping Terrain vs Feedline Losses

2016-07-13 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
portion of the major lobe.  The result will always be a higher TOA unless over VERY conductive ground.  Mel, K6KBE From: David Gilbert <xda...@cis-broadband.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sloping Terrain vs Fe

Re: [Elecraft] Sloping Terrain vs Feedline Losses

2016-07-12 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
has more to change the pattern than the radials.  That said, look at the ground conductivity in your area and see if it is constant over a year or widely wet to dry.  If the ground is highly variable, the elevated radials will help give you a more stable operating platform or match.  Mel

Re: [Elecraft] Need advice on Small Tower

2016-07-12 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Don't discount the Hex Beam concept. Mel, K6KBE From: Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP <k2vco@gmail.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Terry Brown <n...@comcast.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 6:12 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need advice on Small Tower Hello Terry, I

Re: [Elecraft] quick question about antennas

2016-07-11 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
The alternative on a standard duplex box is where the "blades" are at right angles to the normal outlet..  Therefore never allowing a misconnection. Mel, K6KBE From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> To: Reflector Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: M

Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

2016-06-28 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
.. Mel, K6KBE From: Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 5:11 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup Nick, KZ2V is also right handed, but sends left handed, so he's another. (I don't know if he can send right handed.) 73 Bill

Re: [Elecraft] Mast question

2016-05-27 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Look into the Spiderbeam fiberglass poles.  Quite sturdy and all kinds of lengths.  Well within your budget. Mel, K6KBE From: George Dubovsky <n4ua...@gmail.com> To: Reuben Popp <reuben.p...@gmail.com> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Friday, Ma

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